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Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin
By Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio This article was republished here with permission from Wisconsin Public Radio. Johnson Bridgwater celebrated his 50th birthday by spending a full month in the wilderness, paddling […]
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We Need To Speak Out Against Policies That Are Exacerbating Climate Change
Stabilizing rising global surface temperatures is essential for the long-term health of the planet. Climate change is an existential crisis that affects everyday life, how businesses operate, and the ways that countries acquire materials and regulate systems. Yet we are immersed in a moment in time in which too many … [continued]
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The City Of Providence, Rhode Island Is Ready To Decarbonize
Envision early 20th century Providence, Rhode Island. Over a century of textile manufacturing had dumped industrial toxins — thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Two rivers combine to form the Providence River: the Woonosquatucket and the Moshassuck Rivers. The old timers insist … [continued]
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Heating & Cooling Your Home Smarter with Quilt — Experience It At Hawaii Electric Home Show
Quilt claims that its heat pump system is the “most intuitive, advanced, and efficient ductless heat pump on the market.” One wonderful aspect of the system is it allows room-by-room control. “Quilt’s indoor unit, outdoor unit, Dial and app work together to deliver the world’s smartest home climate solution,” the … [continued]
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We Can Create Food Systems That Enhance Human & Planetary Health
Food systems around the world could be the model for low carbon production processes. Decarbonizing agricultural — as in so many other sectors — means to methodically transition from reliance on fossil fuels to low carbon energy sources. We need to stop and ask, How is energy is produced to … [continued]
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